Recall 97V-043
TOYOTA MOTOR CO., LTD. recalled the 1997 Toyota Corolla: Air bags.
At a glance
- Campaign number
- 97V-043
- Reported
- March 20, 1997
- Vehicles affected
- 61,202 estimated by the manufacturer
Source: NHTSA recall records
What is wrong
If the air bag computer in a subject vehicle experiences a mechanical shock (I.e., rapidly moving the front seat back against the stops or a sudden release of the parking brake) within a very short time after the engine is started, the air bag can deploy inadvertently.
The risk
Unexpected air bag deployment can result in occupant injury.
The fix
Dealers will repair the air bag computer.
Notes from the manufacturer
Owner notification:owner notification began late march 1997. Note:owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact toyota at 1-[removed].also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-[removed].
Affected vehicles
- Toyota Corolla 1997